I love to carry big handbags. Remember my red bag ? Large bags are roomy and can hold a whole world of items in them. But as much they help you in carrying things, carrying them to places like restaurants becomes a nuisance.
These large bags usually need a chair of their own or because of space crunch, have to be kept on the floor. I don’t like the idea of putting the bag down on the floor. Also, most of these places do not have a place to hang your …

Blogathon has a theme for today. And it is “My top 5 favorite books on writing are…”.
Well, I changed the theme slightly to suit me. I am going to write about five of the travel books that I possess. All these books are either won by me in different contests or have been gifted to me.
1. Roots – It is a story about an African American family that inspired pride and a greater understanding of the past. As the name suggests, it is a powerful look at an …

So, I had encounter with nature, courtesy Sajan Nature Club. Situated at a distance of around 100 KMs from Mumbai, this resort is ideal for a weekend getaway, be it a family or a group of grown ups or kids.

Near the office.
Through their website, I had opted for a

Note:- First five readers who purchase the book from this site will get a discount of $5. Please see the comment section for details.
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Yet another e-book from Anil Polat, the owner of travel blog Foxnomad has been launched. And he was kind enough to send me a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Tech Guide for Travelers for review.
“By understanding how something works you can manipulate it to no end. The same thing goes for technology – once you understand how the basics work, you can make them work for …

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Recently I was in Bangalore for a hop, skip and run kind of a trip. But that does not mean I can not enjoy some delicacies at a decent place. Right ? Here is review of a Veg. Indian restaurant named 1947.
As the name suggests, this vegetarian family restaurant situated at Banashankari III on outer ring …

A few days back I was contacted by Hotelcalculator.com asking if I would be interested in doing a review of their hotel search engine site, which I agreed to.
Hotelcalculator, like some other search engine sites, is a consolidator which means it compares prices of accommodation offered by over 20 travel websites simultaneously and only shows the best results it can find. It makes things easier and faster for you to book a hotel as per your needs and choice.
First look of the site is impressive, clean page with white background …

One of the most exotic places I want to spend my time is in Canary Islands, also known as the Canaries.
Situated just off the north-west coast of mainland Africa, this cluster of islands is a holiday paradise for everyone. Wonderful all year round weather conditions, great natural attractions, and booming nightlife make the islands a major tourist destination.
Whether you are going as a family, a couple or a bunch of friends; want to relax or try some adventurous stuff, it has plenty to offer. Just choose the right island and …